Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Nassau can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cairo or Nassau?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Nassau $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cairo and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Nassau $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Nassau? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Cairo Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Nassau $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Airport Transfer Service With Meeting And Greeting: $5.00
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private Nile Felucca With Transfers And Drinks : $6.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Private Pickup transfer from Golden Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Pyramids Hotel: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- (Private) Nassau Bahamas Airport Round-Trip Transfers (1-4ppl One Flat Rate): $160
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Airport Transfers : $58
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers : $160
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
- Group transfer: $68
- Low Cost Airport Transfers: $185
- Luxury MKT Town Car Private Roundtrip Transfer : $140
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Cairo change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCairo $4.70Nassau $53
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Nassau $37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $8.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $28
- Roundtrip Shuttle from Cruise Terminal at Prince George Wharf: $29
- Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $43
- Bahamas Ghost Walking Tour: $44
- Banana Boat Adventure in Nassau: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Private Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Nassau $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Nassau?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Nassau, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Nassau?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Nassau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Nassau. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Nassau during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Nassau in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Nassau. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Nassau. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Nassau. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Cairo is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Nassau averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Nassau. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo is generally cooler than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Nassau. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.
Cairo is cooler than Nassau in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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